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Garfield/Grizzly Peak Southeast Approach

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This is the most popular, off-trail route to hike out to Garfield Peak and to reach Grizzly Peak as well.
2.4
mi
Distance
2,222
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
Access Issues
This would be a dangerous rxh for a dog to go on due to the class 3 sections.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.43mi
Distance
2,222ft
Elevation Gain
437ft
Elevation Loss
50%
Max Grade
13,971ft
High Point
12,187ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This route leaves from the Grizzly Peak East Ridge route, and takes a turn to the southwest. From there, you'll have a tough ascent through scree to reach the summit of Garfield. Your route will likely be marked by cairns along the way, but a map can be an indispensable tool here. You'll continue along a plateau on the way to Grizzly, and there will be some tough scrambling through class 3 terrain, which will be the most difficult of the route.

Route Conditions

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Contributors
Taylor Harris